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Essays and Speeches

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is defined by "Explains a topic by providing information about it or by exploring an idea related to it?"

a)

Descriptive Essay

b)

Address

c)

Lecture

d)

Expository Essay

2.

Which of these defines "Extemporaneous Speech?"

a)

A formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance

b)

A speech delivered without preparation, usually in a conversational style

c)

A prepared, often formal speech intended to teach or inspire

d)

Provides specific details to create an impression of a person, an object, or an experience

3.

Which of these is defined by "A formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance?"

a)

Sermon

b)

Talk

c)

Lecture

d)

Address

4.

Which of these defines "talk?"

a)

An informal speech delivered in a conversational style

b)

Tells the story of real events or experiences

c)

A speech delivered without preparation, usually in a conversational style

d)

Presents experiences that inspired the writer’s thoughts or feelings about a topic.

5.

Which of these is defined by "A prepared speech about a topic; may include visual aids?"

a)

Lecture

b)

Presentation

c)

Sermon

d)

Address

6.

Which of these defines "Reflective Essay?"

a)

Presents experiences that inspired the writer’s thoughts or feelings about a topic

b)

A speech delivered without preparation, usually in a conversational style

c)

Tells the story of real events or experiences.

d)

Provides specific details to create an impression of a person, an object, or an experience.

7.

Which of these is defined by "A prepared, often formal

speech intended to teach or inspire?"

a)

Sermon

b)

Lecture

c)

Address

d)

Extemporaneous Speech

8.

Which of these defines "Persuasive Essay?"

a)

Tells the story of real events or experiences

b)

Provides specific details to create an impression of a person, an object, or an experience

c)

Presents experiences that inspired the writer’s thoughts or feelings about a topic

d)

Attempts to convince readers to accept the writer’s point of view on an issue or to take a particular course of action

9.

Which of these is defined by "Tells the story of real events or experiences?"

a)

Narrative Essay

b)

Expository Essay

c)

Reflective Essay

d)

Descriptive Essay

10.

Which of these defines "Descriptive Essay?"

a)

Provides specific details to create an impression of a person, an object, or an experience

b)

Explains a topic by providing information about it or by exploring an idea related to it

c)

Tells the story of real events or experiences.

d)

Presents experiences that inspired the writer’s thoughts or feelings about a topic.

11.

Which of these is defined by "A prepared, often formal

speech that informs or instructs an

audience?"

a)

Presentation

b)

Address

c)

Sermon

d)

Lecture